Broad Cove surf break

Broad Cove surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 ADT
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Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
1.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mild with moderate rain (total 14mm) on Tue afternoon, Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue morning, min -5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 2mm) on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min -3°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.8
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.5
S
0.7
SSW
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
1.3
SE
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.2
S
1
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)99109109966666887578889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47142758656413463646812015713016413213377398330763818713078
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
15
E
25
ENE
10
SW
0
NW
20
NNE
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SW
25
WNW
20
NNE
20
E
25
SE
30
SSW
25
SW
15
W
25
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25PM
1.69
8:44AM
1.63
9:02PM
1.73
9:24AM
1.62
9:37PM
1.74
10:03AM
1.59
10:12PM
1.72
10:41AM
1.54
10:46PM
1.69
11:19AM
1.48
11:22PM
1.63
11:59AM
1.40
12:00AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:12PM
0.21
2:37AM
0.22
2:50PM
0.21
3:17AM
0.18
3:26PM
0.24
3:55AM
0.16
4:01PM
0.28
4:33AM
0.18
4:36PM
0.34
5:10AM
0.22
5:11PM
0.41
5:49AM
0.28
5:48PM
0.49
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise7:01--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-7:43--7:44--7:45--7:45--7:47--7:49--7:50-
light rain
light snow
light snow
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
24431----------1-1---
Temp. °C522440-3-2-2-12982-14109752
Feels °C (?)2-2-212-5-10-8-9-7-242-4-7-1431-2-4
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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